How much does it cost to get from Fujairah Airport to the city?

Fujairah Airport is just 5 km from the city center, making this one of the cheapest airport transfers you will find anywhere. But if you are heading to Dubai or another emirate, the costs add up quickly. Here is a full picture.

Taxi to Fujairah city

Taxis at Fujairah Airport are metered. The fare to the city center runs 15 to 30 AED ($4 to $8 USD), depending on your exact destination. The flag drop fee in Fujairah is lower than in Dubai, and the per-km rate is regulated. You will not need to negotiate — just get in and the meter runs.

There is no nighttime surcharge as significant as in some other countries, though rates may differ slightly after certain hours. Check the meter before you start.

Taxi to other destinations

• Khor Fakkan: 60 to 90 AED ($16 to $25) — about 30 minutes
• Dibba Al-Fujairah: 80 to 120 AED ($22 to $33) — about 40 minutes
• Sharjah city: 250 to 400 AED ($68 to $109) — about 1.5 hours
• Dubai (Deira/downtown): 350 to 550 AED ($95 to $150) — about 1.5 to 2 hours
• Abu Dhabi: 600 to 900 AED ($163 to $245) — about 3 hours

For any trip beyond Fujairah emirate, the meter-based fare can get high. This is where a pre-booked transfer with a fixed price makes more financial sense.

Private transfer prices

• Fujairah city center (sedan): 80 to 150 AED ($22 to $41)
• Khor Fakkan: 150 to 250 AED ($41 to $68)
• Dubai: 400 to 700 AED ($109 to $191)
• Sharjah: 350 to 600 AED ($95 to $163)
• Al Ain: 300 to 500 AED ($82 to $136)

SUV or luxury vehicle upgrades add 30 to 50 percent to the base sedan price. For families needing a minivan, expect similar premiums.

Hotel pickups

Several Fujairah coast resorts (Le Meridien Al Aqah, Fairmont Fujairah, Sandy Beach) offer airport pickup, sometimes complimentary for certain room categories. The beach resorts are 20 to 40 km from the airport, so the drive takes 15 to 30 minutes. Ask your hotel directly — this can save you 100 to 200 AED.

Why the short ride costs what it does

The 5 km ride to Fujairah city is genuinely cheap. You are looking at one of the most affordable airport-to-city transfers in the Gulf. The costs only become significant if you are transiting through Fujairah to reach Dubai or another emirate — and in that case, a fixed-price transfer is usually better than watching a meter tick upward for two hours.

Payment

Taxis accept cash (AED) and most now accept card payments or NFC (Apple Pay, Google Pay). Private transfers are typically paid online at booking. Carry some cash as a backup — smaller taxi operators may prefer it.